awfulness

Example Sentences

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Even some of the worst films I’ve ever seen have merit, buried beneath the rubble of their awfulness.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

“At all times, there’s like a giant ocean of awfulness, that’s like right there and I can see it,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

The allusive nature of “Fox” and its twist ending shows how greatness that comes from awfulness can be inconveniently, unquestioningly good.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025

"The often overused word tragic does not begin to reflect the awfulness of what happened on that day to Alex," the judge said.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

But I can’t stop thinking about Blue and Martin Addison and the holy awfulness of today’s rehearsal.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli